Triathlon

Catalog description

This course is designed to teach and apply the principles of lifetime physical fitness, utilizing the five major components of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. A variety of health and wellness issues will be addressed. The components of fitness will be met through structured individually paced swim, cycle and run training techniques. Students must be able to swim 500 yds non-stop, swim comfortably in deep water, and have proficiency in at least one of the following swim strokes: front crawl, breaststroke, and/or backstroke. Cycling activities will occur on an indoor stationary bike; run activities will occur outdoors.